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Average
MASTER SCORE 51.9 / 100
1991·Drama / Fantasy / Horror·1h 24m

BLOOD TIES

“Only revenge is sweeter than blood.”

Carpathian Americans are just like any other expatriate organization, they enjoy family get together, and share business opportunities. There is just one minor difference, the Carpathian Americans seem to have a predilection for drinking human blood.

Above the Line
Jim McBride·DirectorRichard Alan Shapiro·WriterAffonso Beato·Director of PhotographyBrad Fiedel·Original Music ComposerStephen Semel·Editor
Cast
Harley Venton·Harry Martin / Harlevon MartinescuPatrick Bauchau·Eli ChelarinKim Johnston Ulrich·Amy LorneMichelle Johnson·CeliaSalvator Xuereb·Butcherbird "Butch" VladJason London·Cody PuckettBo Hopkins·Chief HunterRobert Burr·DragomirGrace Zabriskie·The WomanMichael C. Gwynne·Marvin
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jim McBride·Director
Writing· 1
Richard Alan Shapiro·Writer
Camera· 1
Affonso Beato·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Stephen Semel·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Brad Fiedel·Original Music Composer
Production· 4
Gene Corman·ProducerRichard Alan Shapiro·Executive ProducerEsther Shapiro·Executive ProducerJim McBride·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 3
Jon H. Epstein·StuntsEd Anders·StuntsBruno Van Zeebroeck·Special Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
51.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#201818
#703030
#808080
Mood
Mysterious, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with long, curly brown hair and a woman with short, light brown hair are positioned in front of a brick wall. The man is slightly behind and to the left o”

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Key Elements
Black Leather JacketBlack Coat
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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